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MOT reliability

Honda Xl 350

7 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Honda Xl 350 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Honda Xl 350 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,638 miles.

7
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
186
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Xl 350 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Xl 350 MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Brakes19%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Steering6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Honda Xl 350 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
31100%
41100%
5450%
6250%
7250%
8367%
9367%
111100%
14250%
15250%
162100%
171100%
182100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Honda Xl 350 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Xl 350 MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  2. no lights fitted at the time of test (2 times)
  3. Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  5. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front brake binding. (2 times)
  7. Number plate digits slightly undersize. (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  12. Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  13. Horn week (1 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  15. Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (1.4.2a) (1 times)

Honda Xl 350 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 1 100% 1,962
2010 1 6 83% 2,456
2004 1 9 67% 79,584
2002 1 21 67% 72,042
1996 1 2 100% 8,355
1986 1 4 75% 31,430
1947 1 2 50%

Honda Xl 350 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Honda Xl 350 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Xl 350 MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); no lights fitted at the time of test; Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a).

The typical Honda Xl 350 in our data has covered around 32,638 miles.

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